Portret van een onbekende jongen 1879 - 1881

"Portret van een onbekende jongen" is a small, intimate portrait, created between 1879 and 1881 by Dutch photographer Dirk Niekerk. The photograph captures an unknown boy, likely from Amsterdam, in a simple pose. The portrait’s small size and the boy’s direct gaze suggest a personal, intimate image. Niekerk’s work exemplifies the rise of portraiture in the late 19th century. This piece exemplifies the style of 19th-century photography, particularly portraiture.